October 2015

Mark your calendars for an incredible, local event that celebrates the cuisine of south Florida, seafood! The Clams & Claws Seafood Festival is coming to Fort Lauderdale in Broward County this Sunday on October 18.

This seafood festival showcases the best delicacies of the sea found in the tropical Floridian environment prepared by the top restaurants in the area. Some of the specialties you will enjoy at the Clams & Claws Seafood Festival include stone crabs, Caribbean lobster, fresh oysters, conch and many more unique dishes. The event is an all day affair perfect for families, friends and people of all ages. Some of the extra special amenities of the festival include a special VIP area (VIP tickets needed), live music, raffles and much more all

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Experience a magical night beneath the stars and the incredible spectacle that is the Morikami Museum’s Lantern Festival in the Spirit of Obon.

Join the team at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach for their life-changing event that celebrates the traditions of Japanese folk dancing, drumming, street fairs and the iconic ceremony of floating lanterns. The Landern Festival in the Spirit of Obon pays homage to ancestors who have passed onto another life to return for a brief visit in the form of the lanterns. 

You will experience beautiful displays of Japanese tradition with colorful costumes and elaborate dances. The sky will be lit with delicate lanterns floating to the heavens in honor of the Spirit of Obon. 

The Lantern Festival

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There is an ancient sport that is making a comeback in South Florida that is called Dragon Boat Racing. Imagine paddling with a lot of upper physical strength just after undergoing treatments and/ or overcoming breast cancer. In Palm Beach County, dragon boating is regaining popularity and is quickly becoming a movement that is impacting breast cancer survivor’s spirits!

If you never heard of dragon boating, it is one of the fastest growing water sports in the world. It is a team paddling water sport that has its roots in a folk ritual of villagers originally from Southern China. For dragon boat races, the boats are generally assembled with decorative Chinese dragon heads and tails.

Debbie Brooks, resident of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida shared her passions

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Andrew “Red” Harris was a true Jupiter waterman. Whether he was hunting for fish in the Bahamas, searching for lobster under ledges or just snorkeling in the Intracoastal, Andrew’s love for the ocean was always so apparent. On June 8, 2014, our community suffered a heartbreaking loss. This promising 26-year-old was struck by a boat while snorkeling in the Jupiter Inlet.

Martha and Scott Harris want to make sure their son will never be forgotten. The Andrew “Red” Harris Foundation was founded in 2014 to honor Andrew’s memory and keep his legacy alive. This 501C3 non-profit organization puts one hundred percent of contributions into enhancing and sustaining the marine environment in Palm Beach County. The foundation is focusing on building

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Have you ever wondered how a turtle eats, when he eats or what he eats? What about an eel or an octopus? You can find out for yourself at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton, Florida.

On various days throughout the week at 2:30pm you can experience a live, indoor aquarium feeding. Here you will get to witness eel feedings, learn why female seahorses get jealous and why fish travel in schools. This is another free program for people of all ages and takes place at 2:30pm throughout the week

If you are looking for a fun and educational place to take your family or some friends give the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton a try! This nature center prides itself on being a coastal and marine sanctuary. They rehabilitate hundreds of endangered

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The Space Science Institute’s National Center for Interactive Learning has urbanized a national nomadic program that displays and demonstrates, with funding from National Science Foundation and NASA called, Great Balls of Fire: Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors.

The mission of the Museum of Discovery and Science, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is to provide educational pathways to learning science through visual exhibits, films and programs.

The Great Balls of Fire explores the secrecies of these matters. “While asteroids and comets are popular subjects for movies like Armageddon and Deep Impact, they are also playing their own starring roles in NASA research.” The risk of a shattering impact from an asteroid or comet is a popular philosophy. With

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Looking for a great reason to have some fun in South Florida for Columbus Day Weekend?

 

• Oktoberfest: Oct. 9-11 & Oct. 16-18

The American German Club of the Palm Beaches in Lake Worth, Florida is hosting, Oktoberfest for two weekends of family fun in a row for the 42nd Oktoberfest of 2015!

• Screen on the Green: Oct. 9

Outdoor movie watching has never been more inviting than on the West Palm Beach, Florida Waterfront. Sit on the Great Lawn overlooking the spectacular waterfront in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach. Bring a blanket or a chair and purchase “movie time” popcorn, snacks and beverages from our stocked concession stand.

• The Superhero 5k Run and Fun Day: Oct. 9

On October 10, 2015 a

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Krave is a one of kind, swanky eatery nestled in Tequesta, Florida. Located in an unassuming spot for such a fabulous restaurant, Krave puts out some of the best dishes in Palm Beach County. it has earned the critic’s top choice for north county restaurants for “best fine-dining.” 

Chef Michael Rolchigo executes incredible and masterfully prepared dishes that have gained such recognition in town that reservations are required to dine. Some of the dishes Krave has been commended for include a traditional and elegant French Bouillabaisse that is served with a Pernod mister at the table, a Colorado rack of lamb with a pistachio crust and the freshest local catch. 

Chef Rolchigo’s attention to detail and use of only fine ingredients shows in all of

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Below are some family friendly Halloween events in Palm Beach County.

 

Kooky Halloween

The Town of Jupiter is hosting their annual Kooky Halloween event on October 30th. Dress up in your best costume for a night of family fun and a flashlight “Egg Haunt”! The Jupiter Community Center will be filled with fun games, bounce houses, music and prizes. This event is free, but don’t forget to BYOB (bring your own bag) to trick-or-treat a night early!

Kooky Halloween
Jupiter Community Center
Friday, October 30th
6pm – 9pm
Free
 

Pumpkin Bash

Jupiter’s newest attraction is joining in on the Halloween fun this year. Harbourside Place and Little Smiles invites the whole family to come to their first annual Pumpkin Bash! On Saturday, October 17th put your…

 

If you have had the privilege to own a piece of south Florida real estate, then you can attest to its superiority!  When you purchase a home in south Florida, whether it is Palm Beach, Hutchinson Island or Miami, you expose yourself to a better quality of life. Floridians have a way of enjoying the fun things in life, but who wouldn’t when you live in a year round paradise? With 6-month summers and cool winters, south Florida’s beaches are accessible all year. World class shopping, impeccable dining and five star restaurants are a plenty. Entertainment options are unlimited; you can see miles from the top of the famous Jupiter Lighthouse or go deep-sea fishing. If art is more your thing, there are wonderful museums from Palm Beach to the Keys,

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